- IPv4 Websites see this
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- IPv6 Websites see this
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Your browser asks ipify for your IP address. Flipper File never receives, logs or stores it.
This page shows your public IP address, the address every website you visit sees. It checks your IPv4 and IPv6 addresses separately, shows which one sites use, and lets you copy either with one click. You can also see roughly where your IP points and which provider it belongs to, check your VPN for WebRTC leaks, and see what else your browser shares with websites. No account or app needed.
What is an IP address?
An IP address is the number that identifies your connection on the internet. When you load a website, your request carries your IP address so the site knows where to send the page back. It works like a return address on an envelope.
The address shown here belongs to your router or your mobile network, not your device. Everything on the same home or office network, like your phone, laptop and TV, usually shares one public IP address.
IPv4 vs IPv6
| IPv4 | IPv6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Looks like | 203.0.113.42 | 2001:db8:85a3::8a2e:370:7334 |
| Format | Four numbers from 0 to 255, separated by dots | Up to eight groups of hex digits, separated by colons |
| Number of addresses | About 4.3 billion, which ran out years ago | About 340 undecillion, enough to never run out |
| Who has one | Almost every connection | Most mobile networks and many home providers |
Many connections have both. When they do, websites that support IPv6 see your IPv6 address, and older sites see your IPv4 address. The tool marks which one is used with Websites see this. If you only have IPv4, nothing is wrong. Plenty of providers still don’t offer IPv6.
Public IP vs private (local) IP
Your public IP is the one shown here. Inside your network, your router gives each device its own private address, usually starting with 192.168., 10. or 172.16. to 172.31.. Websites never see private addresses, and modern browsers hide them too, so you need to look them up on the device itself:
| Device | How to find your private IP |
|---|---|
| Windows | Open Command Prompt and run ipconfig. Look for IPv4 Address. |
| Mac | Open System Settings, then Wi-Fi, then Details next to your network. Or run ipconfig getifaddr en0 in Terminal. |
| Linux | Run ip addr or hostname -I in a terminal. |
| iPhone or iPad | Settings, then Wi-Fi, then tap the (i) next to your network. |
| Android | Settings, then Network & internet, then Internet, then tap your network. Menus vary by phone. |
Checking your VPN
With a VPN on, the IP address shown here should be the VPN server’s, not your provider’s. Show your location to confirm it points to the VPN’s country. The VPN & leaks tab runs two more checks:
- WebRTC leak test. WebRTC is the browser feature behind video calls. If it’s set up badly, it can reveal your real IP address to websites even with a VPN on. The test shows any address WebRTC would share and warns you if it’s different from the one websites see.
- Time zone check. If your browser’s time zone doesn’t match your IP’s location, sites can guess you’re using a VPN. That’s expected, but worth knowing.
How accurate is IP location?
IP location is an estimate. The country is usually right, the region is often right, and the city is frequently the location of your provider’s nearest network hub, which can be miles from you. Mobile connections and VPNs are often placed somewhere else entirely. An IP address never reveals your street address. Only your provider can link an IP address to a customer account.
How your privacy is handled
Your browser finds your IP address by asking ipify, a free public service that says it doesn’t log visitors. If ipify is unreachable, it asks icanhazip.com instead. Flipper File’s servers aren’t involved, and nothing is stored. The location lookup only runs when you click Show my location, or if you turn on Always show location, and it sends your IP address to GeoJS. The WebRTC test only runs when you click it. Your browser details are read on the page and never sent anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Why did my IP address change?
Most home and mobile providers assign addresses dynamically, so your IP can change when your router restarts, when you switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data, or after a set amount of time. Turning a VPN on or off changes it too. Click Check again and the tool tells you if it changed.
Why don’t I have an IPv6 address?
Your provider or router doesn’t offer IPv6, or it’s turned off. That’s still common, and everything keeps working over IPv4. Some routers have an IPv6 setting you can switch on.
Can someone find me from my IP address?
Not your exact location. An IP address points to your provider and a rough area, usually a city or region. Only your provider knows which customer had an address at a given time, and they generally only share that with law enforcement.
How do I hide my IP address?
Use a VPN, a proxy or the Tor Browser. Each sends your traffic through another server, so websites see that server’s address instead of yours. Check this page afterward to confirm it worked.
Why does it say it couldn’t check my IP?
An ad blocker, privacy extension or firewall is probably blocking api.ipify.org. Allow it for this page, or turn the extension off for a moment, then click Check again.
Is a static IP different?
A static IP doesn’t change. Businesses use them to run servers or allow remote access. Most home connections get a dynamic IP unless you pay your provider for a static one.